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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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